The City of Warren would like to thank all the sponsors, volunteers, performers and participants at this year's Christmas in the Square event! Featuring a Christmas parade, photos with Santa, art gallery open houses, a cookie walk and so much more, the event brought hundreds of residents downtown the evening of December 1.

Below are photos from just a few of the activities City residents enjoyed at Christmas in ...

Girls from Lincoln PK-8, along with students from three other Northeast Ohio schools, participated in the NOPEC Energy Bike Project: Activating and Energizing Girls in Science (AEGIS). They attended a three-day event earlier this year at The University of Akron.This NOPEC program gives middle school girls the opportunity to learn about energy science. The students build an Energy Bike that their school can use to educate ...

On October 17, Mayor Franklin headlined a press conference announcing the Fund for Warren’s Future. Representing a public-private partnership with local businesses, the Fund for Warren’s Future aims to provide seed money for development projects more flexibly than local government can acting on its own. For more information about the Fund for Warren’s Future, please see the Business Journal Daily ...

Due to the early falling of leaves, the City of Warren’s leaf pick up will start on Monday, October 23, 2017 and run through Thursday, November 16, 2017. Residents wishing to have leaves removed prior to October 23 will be subject to the excessive pile charge as stipulated in Chapter 927 of the codified ordinances of the City of Warren.

As a reminder, all leaves and grass must be in biodegradable paper bags. ...

City offices will be closed in observance of Columbus Day Monday, October 9. However, there will be no delay in garbage pickup; trash service will run on schedule for the week of October 9 through October 13.

Any questions about garbage pickup can be directed to the Environmental Services Department at (330) 841-2561.

The Sheet Metal Workers' Union is accepting applications for Sheet Metal Worker Apprentices the first Monday of each month, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon and 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Applications will be accepted at:

Join us for Warren Homecoming 2017 this Friday, September 22 through Monday, September 25! Numerous events will bring residents downtown and draw natives from far-flung corners of the nation back to the place they're proud to call home. For a full list of featured events, please see theWarren Homecoming 2017 calendar hosted by the Trumbull Art Gallery.

On Friday, September 1, a local community group will Turn the Town Teal on Courthouse Square. Businesses, residents, and visitors will see Courthouse Square decorated with teal bows and ribbons representing National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. The decorations will last from September 1 to September 30.

To learn more about ovarian cancer and the Turn the Town Teal campaign, visit the Turn the Towns Teal ...

The Greater Warren-Youngstown Urban League maintains a Minority Business Assistance Center at 290 West Market Street. The center aims to provide minority entrepreneurs with management, technical, financial, and contract procurement services.

Local minority-owned businesses are encouraged to visit the GreaterWarren-Youngstown Urban League website, where they can learn about procurement and construction ...

Trumbull Community Action Program is currently enrolling children aged 3 to 5 in its expanded Head Start program. The Head Start program's Warren location will feature four all-day classrooms, with the 2017-2018 school year beginning August 23. Registration can be completed at TCAP, 1230 Palmyra Road, or online at the TCAP Website.

High Street will be closed at North Park Avenue and before the parking lot entrance for the Best Western and Hippodrome for the Art Hop on Saturday, July 22. The road closure will last from noon to 9:00 PM.

WRTA will join with other public transportation systems nationwide to participate in the 12th Annual National ''Dump the Pump'' Day on Thursday, June 15. WRTA customers can ride for free that day with a "Dump the Pump" coupon flyer available online.

For more information about "Dump the Pump" Day, visit the WRTA website.

U.S. News & World Report recently published an in-depth article on Auto Parkit, detailing the history of entrepreneur Chris Alan's effort to open an automated parking garage manufacturing facility in Warren. To find out more about the history and status of the project, please click the link below:

City offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 29. Garbage pickup will be delayed one day that week. For refuse collection questions, please call Environmental Services at (330) 841-2561.

Signing up for service at the City of Warren Water Department is now via application process. Applications for service are at the City of Warren Water Department located at 580 Laird Avenue S.E.. For your convenience, an electronic version is available for download and printing below.

Please refer to the Service Application checklist below for all information necessary to apply for service.

Tired of unwanted door-to-door solicitors? Sign up for the Do Not Knock Registry provided by the City of Warren and the North Eastern Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC) to stop most door-to-door solicitors from coming to your door. The "Block the Knock" program covers for-profit solicitors. For more program details and to sign up, click on the image below:

The first week of May will be the first ever spring leaf collection week, offered to our residents by the Environmental Services Department.

We are asking that residents bag their leaves in biodegradable bags, and leave them at the curb for pick up, just as in the Fall, at the following times:
NW Warren, Monday, May 1
NE Warren, Tuesday, May 2
SE Warren, Wednesday, May 3
And SW Warren, Friday, May 5
Again, this ...

Please report power and street light outages to First Energy Corporation by calling 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877). When reporting street light outages, please be ready with the pole number and nearest street address of the pole.

Power and street light outages can also be reported online at the following links:

The City of Warren is accepting bids for a commercial asbestos abatement and demolition project until 11:00 AM on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at the office of Director of Public Service and Safety, 391 Mahoning Avenue N.W.View the full legal notice for this bid.

The Warren Municipal Civil Service Commission will hold a competitive open examination for Firefighters. Completed applications for this examination will be accepted on Tuesday, March 28from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon and Friday, March 31 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at:

In order to better serve our customers, the City of Warren Water Department Office at 580 Laird Avenue S.E. will be performing computer software maintenance on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. Due to this maintenance, the office will need to close at 3:00 PM. The office will resume normal business hours from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Wednesday, March 15, 2017.

For any questions, please contact the Water Department at 330-841-2531. ...

The City of Warren will temporarily place a roll-off at the Environmental Services Department for any City resident who wishes to dispose of tree limbs that fell during the high winds on Wednesday, March 8. The roll-off will be available to city of Warren residents only. Proof of residency must be provided by showing a current utility bill and driver’s license with the same address. Drop off hours are between ...

With spring cleanups just around the corner, the Environmental Services Department has released a flyer with guidelines for cleanup projects. Please review this flyer when planning a neighborhood cleanup:

The City of Warren is excited to announce its new relationship with the government surplus auction website GovDeals.com. Auctions will be posted online for bidding as City Departments declare their items surplus, reducing the amount of time each item spends in storage and decreasing asset depreciation -- a win-win situation for the City and buyers.

Trumbull Community Action Program and Trumbull Career and Technical Center have teamed up to help residents prepare for and gain employment. The Employability Lab will be available at TCAP, 1230 Palmyra Road S.W., 9:00 AM to noon Tuesday through Thursday. Located on the second floor of the TCAP building, the Employability Lab offers help using the Ohio Means Jobs program, career assessment, resumee writing, and ...

The City of Warren is sponsoring an Internet Buyer's Exchange Site for those who buy, sell, and trade items through Craigslist and similar online services. An Internet Buyer's Exchange Site allows these transactions to be made in a public space under surveillance, creating a more comfortable atmosphere for buyer and seller alike.

The Internet Buyer's Exchange Site for the City of Warren will be the Solace Center, ...

City offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 15.

There will be no garbage collection on Monday, January 15. Routes will run Tuesday through Saturday that week. For refuse collection questions, contact the Environmental Services Department at (330) 841-2561.

The City of Warren Environmental Services Department is seeking written quotes for the grinding of Christmas Trees for the 2016 and 2017 season. Sealed quotes will be accepted until 2:30 PM on Monday, December 19, 2016 and should be mailed or delivered to:

The City of Warren plans to improve Youngstown Road S.E. (U.S. Route 422) between Laird Avenue and Ridge Road. The project proposes to mill and resurface 1.33 miles of Youngstown Road S. E. (U.S. Route 422), including full depth repairs, from approximately 150 feet east of Laird Avenue to approximately 150 feet east of Ridge Road. Additional improvements include curb and sidewalk replacement, reconstruction of driveway ...

First Energy will be trimming tree limbs and branches away from power lines through the end of November. The affected area covers North Leavitt Road to Southern Boulevard, between Parkman Road and West Market Street.

Christmas in the Square will take place on Friday, December 1 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM in downtown Warren. The City of Warren, along with volunteers, area businesses, organizations and individuals have joined together to present this family friendly holiday event. Christmas in the Square will feature trolley stops around Courthouse Square, a cookie walk, photos with Santa, and live entertainment!

The Warren City Health District has issued guidelines for curbside mattress pickup. If you wish to leave a mattress at the curbside for garbage collection, please be aware of the following:

All mattresses placed at curbside must be plastic wrapped. The easiest and most economical method is to use disposable drop cloths, which can be purchased at any hardware or big box store. Please tape the plastic securely with ...

The City of Warren is seeking comments from citizens on the 2018 Consolidated Housing and Community Development Annual Action Plan. The comment period is Monday, November 13 to Tuesday, December 12. Two public comment sessions will be held Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at 12:00 noon and at 4:00 PM at the following location:

The City of Warren's Halloween Parade will take place at 12:00 noon on Sunday, October 29. Temporary road closings will occur along the parade route from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, affecting the following streets:

Mahoning Avenue, from Perkins Drive N.W. to East Market Street
East Market Street, from Mahoning Avenue to Vine Avenue N.E.
Vine Avenue N.E., from East Market Street to High Street N.E.
High Street N.E., from ...

Effective January 1, 2017, the Warren City income tax rate will rise to 2.5%

The City of Warren has released a presentation outlining the budget challenges our community faces and the need for the recently passed 0.5% city income tax increase. This presentation breaks down the shrinking revenue sources that have drained the City budget over time, measures taken to compensate, and how the City of Warren will use ...

The City of Warren Fire Department will hold its annual Open House Saturday, October 7 from 12:00 noon to 4:00 PM at the Central Fire Station, 111 South Street S.W. This event will feature various safety demonstrations, including a vehicle extrication (Jaws of Life), fire simulation, medevac helicopter rescue, Police K-9 unit, and smoke trailer. Refreshments will be served.
Demonstrations are dependent on weather and ...

The City of Warren would like to thank all the community organizers and participants who made Warren Homecoming a resounding success! Between Friday, September 23 and Monday, September 26, numerous events brought hundreds of residents downtown and drew natives from far-flung corners of the nation back to the place they're proud to call home.

Below are photos from just a few of the Warren Homecoming events that ...

The City of Warren Water Department is publishing informational videos to help residents better understand Water Department operations and the treatment process that prepares our water supply for public consumption. Stay tuned for more videos produced or recommended by the Warren City Water Department!

The City of Warren is accepting proposals for funding under the Fiscal Year 2018 Community Development Block Grant. Non-Profit Organizations serving the City of Warren, especially those serving people of low and moderate incomes, are invited to apply. Organizations interested in submitting proposals, especially first time applicants, are encouraged to attend a workshop to review the application process and program ...

The Trumbull Community Action Program maintains a Food Co-Op that provides affordable, nutritious food to Trumbull County residents. Available items include meats, cheeses, milk, bread, eggs, pantry staples, and more. The Food Co-Op is open to the public Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, on the first floor of TCAP's Warren West Building at 1230 Palmyra Road S.W.

Warren Gridirion Club is proud to announce its upcoming NFL Legends Reunion and Celebrity Golf Outing, which celebrates Warren G. Harding and Warren Western Reserve football players who have gone on to play for colleges and professional teams. The event will take place September 25th and 26th. For more information, please contact Virginia Holmes at warrengrid@gmail.com.

Several road closings will occur during the Greek Orthodox Easter Celebration taking place April 29 and 30th. High Street N.E. and Vine Avenue N.E. will both be affected as follows:

High Street N.E.: Closed between Elm Road and Vine Avenue N.E. Friday, April 29, from 8:00 PM through 10:00 PM. The same section of High Street will close Saturday, April 30 at 11:30 PM through Sunday, May 1 at 12:15 AM.Vine ...

The City of Warren Water Department has released an updated 2015 Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report. This report explains the quality of drinking water provided to City of Warren utility customers. Included is a listing of results from water quality tests as well as an explanation of where our water comes from.

Warren City Schools are conducting registration for Preschool and Kindergarten. Preschool registration is open to 3- and 4-year-old children, and Kindergarten registration is open to children who will be 5 years or older by September 30, 2016. To register your child, call (330) 675-4321.

The arts are taking over downtown Warren this Saturday, March 26! Multiple galleries are opening new exhibits to coincide with an art project that will showcase talent from all over the Mahoning Valley. Find this Saturday's art shows and exhibits below:

Lime Tree Sandwich Gallery, 11:00 AM to 10:00 PMat 187 West Market Street
The Lime Tree's current ongoing exhibit will be on display.

In celebration of Red Ribbon Week, October 24 through October 31, Mayor Franklin congratulated Warren G. Harding High School students and presented them with a proclamation for their efforts to encourage positive choices and inspire their peers to live a drug-free lifestyle. Harding Principal Dante Capers, Police Sergeant Jeff Orth, and Afterschool Alliance Program Director Addonnus Harden joined the Mayor in showing ...

The gates to Perkins Park will be closed 5:00 PM Friday, January 22 through noon Sunday, January 24 for the Boy Scouts Klondike Derby. The Klondike Derby is an annual district winter event where boys 11 to 17 build Scout skills in an outdoor environment, concentrating on character-building skills in winter conditions.

City offices will be closed in observance of New Year's Day on Monday, January 1.

There will be no garbage collection on Monday, January 1. Routes will run Tuesday through Saturday this week. For refuse collection questions, contact the Environmental Services Department at (330) 841-2561.

City offices will be closed in observance of Christmas on Monday, December 25. Warren Municipal Court and City offices that conduct in-person business will also be closed Tuesday, December 26.

There will be no garbage collection on Monday, December 25. Routes will run Tuesday through Saturday this week. For refuse collection questions, contact the Environmental Services Department at (330) 841-2561.

City residents may dispose of their live Christmas trees at Bob's Tree Service, 1052 North River Road. Trees will be accepted between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, until February 1, 2018. All decorations, including tinsel, garland, popcorn, etc., must be removed prior to disposing. NO live trees will be picked up curbside.

Should you have any questions, please contact the Environmental Services ...

Mayor Franklin warmly invites members of the media, Warren City Council, and the public to the annual Christmas Tree lighting and holiday celebration in Courthouse Square this Friday, December 4, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This free event features pictures with Santa, holiday music, and performances by the Warren G. Harding High School Choir and the Warren City Youth Choir. The winner of the Fine Arts Council's Victorian ...

Warren G. Harding High School will open its doors to the community for walking this winter. The building will be open from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM for anyone looking for a warm, safe and lighted place to get some exercise. Please use the main entrance. Winter walking will be available from November 2 through April 4.

The City of Warren will hold this year's Trick or Treat on Tuesday, October 31 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Halloween safety practices, courtesy of the Warren Police Department:

While trick-or-treating:
Go only to well-lit houses
Do not enter a home unless accompanied by your parent
Do not talk to strangers along the way
Walk on the sidewalks, not in the street
Travel in small groups
Be accompanied by an adult
Bring ...

The official curbside leaf collection season in the City of Warren will run from October 31 through December 2, 2016. Please do not leave leaf bags at the curb before or after these dates. Leaves will be collected in your area of the City according to the following schedule:

The City's Health, Community Development, and Income Tax Departments are located at the Warren Government Center (Gibson Building) at 258 East Market Street. All three are located on the building's third floor. All telephone numbers for these departments remain unchanged.

City offices will be closed in observance of Veterans Day on Friday, November 10. However, there will be no delay in garbage pickup as noted on the Environmental Services refuse collection schedule. For refuse collection questions, please call Environmental Services at (330) 841-2561.

On August 26, Mayor Franklin joined with Howland Township Trustees, Trumbull County Commissioners, and the County Engineer to reveal the infrastructure improvement plan for the Golden Triangle Industrial Area. The plan proposes a series of public improvements to the county's busiest industrial area, including directional signage, reconfiguration of an intersection, and a new access road.

Patriot Homecare, a veteran-owned home health care provider, will hold its grand opening Friday, August 28. Prior to moving into its office at 900 Pine Avenue S.E., this health care startup received support from the Warren Business Exchange, a local business incubator.

Akron Children's Hospital held the grand opening for its new Warren facility on August 20. The new pediatric primary care office, located at 661 Mahoning Avenue N.W., is expected to serve approximately 3,000 children. Healthcare providers Dr. Souheir Saker and Nurse Practitioners Dayne Adkins and Allison Lantz will offer the following services at the Mahoning Avenue location:

It has been brought to the attention of CGI Communications, Inc., that a CGI phone number was being used in a robocalling scheme to dial members of the Warren, Ohio community. These calls resulted from the CGI phone system being hacked by an outside party, and have absolutely no affiliation to CGI or their working partnership with Mayor Franklin and the City of Warren.

The Trumbull Community Action Program (TCAP) is offering emergency air conditioning and fan assistance to eligible households through the Summer Crisis Program until August 31. To be eligible for assistance, households must meet income eligibility requirements and contain a member aged 60 or older or a member who has a documented medical condition that requires air conditioning. Consultation appointments can be made ...

City offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 4. Garbage pickup will be delayed one day that week. For refuse collection questions, please call Environmental Services at (330) 841-2561.

Roads around Courthouse Square will be closed for this weekend's Warren Relay for Life event. Road closings will begin at 6:00 PM Thursday, May 11, and will reopen on Monday, May 15. The following roads will be affected around Courthouse Square:

Beginning Monday, August 14 at 7:00 AM, Tod Avenue S.W. will be closed between Front Street S.W. and West Market Street for a railroad grade crossing improvement project. The road closure is expected to last three to four days.

The Warren Municipal Civil Service Commission will hold a competitive open examination for Police Officers. Completed applications for this examination will be accepted on Tuesday, August 22 and Saturday, August 26, 2017 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon at:

Mercy Health has launched its "Stepping Out" program, which encourages citizens to stay in shape by attending free wellness classes and health screenings. Wellness classes offered through the program cover activities like Zumba, line dancing, strength training, and healthy cooking.

Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership is teaming up with city residents to transform vacant lots into vibrant community spaces. Warren residents with ideas for vacant lot projects in the central city Garden District are encouraged to attend an interactive discussion where Kent State University Parsons School of Design students will assist in developing proposals. The discussion will take place at:

The Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District sponsors a Christmas tree recycling program. Christmas trees can be dropped off at the Packard Music Hall parking lot seven days a week during daylight hours. Christmas tree collection will last from December 26, 2014 to January 23, 2015.

Please remove all ornaments, hooks, tinsel and stands from trees before dropping them off.

The City of Warren is excited to release a series of online videos highlighting all our community has to offer its residents, visitors, and businesses. Click here or use the "Video Tour" button on the right-hand sidebar to view the videos.

This project was developed in cooperation with CGI Communications, Inc., and supported by the local businesses community.

City offices will be closed Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24 in observance of Thanksgiving. The holiday garbage pickup schedule is as follows:

If your garbage normally gets picked up on a Thursday, the Environmental Services Department will pick it up on Friday, November 24.
If your garbage normally gets picked up on a Friday, the Environmental Services Department will pick it up on Saturday, November ...

Sealed Statements of Qualifications for the management of W.D. Packard Music Hall will be received by the W.D. Packard Board of Trustees c/o Enzo Cantalamessa, Director of Public Safety & Service, until 11:00 AM, January 23, 2018.

Inquiries and qualification statements should be directed to:
Attn: W.D. Packard Board of Trustees
c/o Enzo Cantalamessa, Director of Public Safety & Service
City Hall, ...

The City of Warren Police Department participates in RAIDS Online, a system that empowers citizens with an easy-to-use map of recent crimes, an analysis dashboard, alerts signup, and the ability to submit anonymous tips for specific crimes online.

Please use this link to access the system through your web browser.

An iPhone app is also available by clicking the "iPhone" link at the top-right corner ...

The City of Warren Water Department will conduct hydrant flushing in the City's southeast and southwest sections through the rest of summer and into the beginning of fall. Flushing will occur between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Residents may notice low water pressure and brown water during this process. Brown water is caused by sediments being stirred up and is not a health concern; if water turns brown, residents are advised ...

The Trumbull County Health Department recently filed a report detailing the results of the Annual Bike to Work Day Breakfast held in Warren. Bike to Work Day encourages Trumbull County residents to be physically active by bicycling to work.

Below are pictures from the Bike to Work Day event and a link to the report.

Join us for the 33rd Annual Italian American Festival in Courthouse Square this Thursday, August 10, through Sunday, August 13! This festival celebrates Italian American culture and heritage with a weekend of great food, rides, entertainment, and more.

The following roads will be closed for the festival from Wednesday, August 9 at 6:00 PM until Monday, August 14 at 9:00 AM:

Warren City Schools have teamed up with Governor John Kasich's Community and Faith Based Initiatives, the Ohio Association of Food Banks, and the Ohio Department of Education to provide summer meals for all children aged 18 and under, and adults over 18 who are mentally or physically disabled. Weekday meals will be made available at select feeding sites, and children who participate on Fridays will receive six shelf-stable ...

Join us for the 33rd Annual African American Achiever's Association Festival in Courthouse Square this Friday, June 2, through Sunday, June 4! This festival celebrates African American culture and heritage with a weekend of great food, rides, entertainment, and more.

The following roads will be closed for the festival, from Thursday, June 1 at 6:00 PM to Monday, June 5 at 8:30 PM:

City offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day on Tuesday, July 4. Garbage collection will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week in accordance with the Refuse Collection Schedule. For refuse collection questions, please call Environmental Services at (330) 841-2561.

On April 2, the City of Warren completed the last of 151 demolitions funded by the "Moving Ohio Forward" Grant. Managed by the Ohio Attorney General's Office, the "Moving Ohio Forward" program helps local governments demolish abandoned buildings with the aim of strengthening the housing industry.

The most recent demolition took place at 264 Chestnut Street. A gallery of photos taken during the demolition is available ...

The City of Warren is seeking comments from citizens on the 2017 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). Two public comment sessions will be held Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 12:00 noon and at 4:00 PM at the following location:

The Warren City Health District will offer walk-in clinics for child immunizations from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, and from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, on Monday, July 10. The Warren City Health District is located on the third floor of the Government Services Building, 258 East Market Street.

An administration fee applies: $21.25 per child (Medicaid accepted). A parent or guardian must accompany any child under the age of ...

The Trumbull Community Action Program (TCAP) is offering emergency utility bill assistance to eligible households through the Winter Crisis Program until March 31. Residents interested in learning more can set up a weekday afternoon appointment by calling 1-866-747-1041.

The City of Warren has received an award from the Healthy Ohio Program, which recognized the community for taking steps to combat chronic illness. This is the tenth straight year Healthy Ohio has recognized the City of Warren for its long-running effort to promote physical activity and improve nutrition.

The Save a Life Smoke Alarm (SALSA) Program has a new dedicated phone number: (330) 841-1363. SALSA offers the installation of free smoke alarms in Warren homes. The City's Firefighters Union established SALSA to prevent the tragic loss of lives in fires.

If you or someone you know is in need of working smoke detectors, please select this link to complete an application. Applications are also available ...

The City of Warren participates in a natural gas aggregation program offered through the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council, or NOPEC. This program is available for eligible Warren residents who have service with Dominion East Ohio, and who currently are not under contract with any other natural gas supplier.

The Warren Police Department will conduct its six-week Citizen's Police Awareness Academy beginning March 27. Classes will be held every Monday evening from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The program's objective is to help citizens reach a better understanding of local law enforcement in their community.

This program is NOT designed to make any citizen going through it a certified Police Officer; it is merely a learning ...